New Mexico SB234: FOSTER CHILD SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the public education department to provide transportation to and from school for foster children.

From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL FOR FOSTER CHILDREN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--One million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the public education department for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years for the Albuquerque public school district to provide transportation to and from school for foster children. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund. .232569.1

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Sponsors

• Nicole Tobiassen (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor
• Linda M. Trujillo (D, SD-024)
• Candy Spence Ezzell (R, SD-032)

Latest actions

1. February 11, 2026: SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2. February 4, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. February 3, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB234?

SB234 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): FOSTER CHILD SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION.

What does SB234 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the public education department to provide transportation to and from school for foster children.

What is the status of SB234?

In committee as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: SEC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (February 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SB234?

Nicole Tobiassen (R, SD-021), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB234?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=234&year=26